sectional Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun a piece of furniture made up of sections that can be arranged individually or together
adjective relating to or based upon a section (i.e. as if cut through by an intersecting plane)
- a sectional view
- sectional drawings
adjective satellite consisting of or divided into sections
sectioned.
- a sectional sofa
- sectioned plates
adjective satellite related or limited to a distinct region or subdivision of a territory or community or group of people
- sectional tensions arose over slavery

Of or pertaining to a sections or distinct part of larger body or territory; local.
All sectional interests, or party feelings, it is hoped, will hereafter yield to schemes of ambition. Story.
Consisting of sections, or capable of being divided into sections; as, a sectional steam boiler.